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Concur with the Historic Preservation Commission and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Revised Historic Preservation Guidelines for Roofing - Solar Panels
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Introduction
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The Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the Village Board adopt an Ordinance Authorizing amendments to Requirements for Roofing - Solar Panels of the Historic Preservation Guidelines (p-123 and p-124).
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this specific item.
Background
Based on the Historic Preservation Ordinance, the Commission may recommend, and the Village Board may adopt, criteria and guidelines to be used when deciding on a Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate of Advisory Review (7-9-12A). The Architectural Review Guidelines were adopted in 1993 and, along with the current Ordinance, went into effect on January 1, 1994.
In 2005, the Village Board directed the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to revise the Guidelines. The HPC began the Guideline update in 2009 with the goal of creating a more user-friendly document with photographs, graphic illustrations, and educational information. Several issues were also identified for further study. This included: the garage policy, second floor bungalow additions, window repair and replacement, commercial buildings, and new construction. Since 2009 the Guidelines and the Historic Preservation Ordinance have been updated regularly to assist staff, Commissioners, and applicants in understanding and implementing procedures for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications, hearings and Advisory Reviews.
Summary of Major Revisions to the Guidelines
This section consists of changes made to the Requirements for Roofing - Solar Panels of the Historic Preservation Guidelines. The following summarized why the change was made or, if applicable, the predicated effect of the change.
The HPC is concerned ...
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